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Venice Culture
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In recent years, the residential
population of Venice has decreased dramatically due in part
to flooding concerns. While Venice is still home to some year
round residents, much of the general public consists of tourists,
students of the University of Venice, and business owners. Still,
Venice has held on to certain long time traditions. The gondolas
are still a major staple of Venice and when the gondoliers are
not sailing down the canals, they are docked at various |
bridges, waiting to cater to visitors. The demeanor of the gondoliers
represents a mixture of pride for their work and the city they represent.
Another such custom is the yearly Carnevale. A few weeks before Easter,
Venetians and curious visitors alike enjoy a ten-day festivity that
culminates with a lavish display of fireworks above the Grand Canal.
During Carnevale, Venetians dress in 18th century costume and famously
wear elaborate masks, completely disguising their identities. Balls
take place in the Doge Palace and other areas around the city, and
tickets are expensive and difficult to obtain. For a more casual,
and nonetheless thrilling, Carnevale experience, keep in mind that
various musical and theatrical events occur in the streets and the
many piazzettas, celebrating Venice’s past and present.
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